The two companies say their partnership comes at an opportune time given the more than 1.5 million charging stations likely to be needed in the US by 2030, and the passing of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill which will help fund the buildout.
EV Blocks precast foundations are currently sold across the UK with demand driven by a patent-pending design that includes a universal top plate and side openings for conduit installation, making it suited for nearly all Level 2 charger installations. Its precast nature is designed to reduce the complexities of installation, eliminating the time it takes to pour and cure concrete foundations on-site. Precast blocks are produced ahead of time in approved facilities and come ready to install.
Recon is a precast product licensor with retaining wall and light pole base solutions and a global network of precast producers, highly concentrated in North America. EV Blocks says it is poised to become the gold standard in EV charger foundations, and Recon plans to extend its production solutions and dedicated support to precast concrete producers throughout North America in the coming months.
"As EV charging infrastructure buildout accelerates, the need for reliable solutions will be critical,” says Recon president Mike Klotthor. “That's where EV Blocks really shines. By combining a readily available product with efficient installation, installers will be able to stay on schedule and complete more jobs."
